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2013-2014 Israel Gap Year Program BBYO Beyond Will be Partnered with Tel Aviv University
2013-2014 Beyond gap year program participants will live in a campus of Tel Aviv University to take Hebrew language course, learn history and culture of Israel. - December 17, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
Road Respect Wants All Drivers to Make It Home for Christmas
This Christmas, Road Respect is pushing its "Make It Home For Christmas" campaign through social media to encourage people to watch it’s first of this kind interactive video “Choices.” The campaign asks motorist to make a choice and take heed of the message that drivers making better decisions can avoid most deadly crashes. - December 17, 2012 - Road Respect
Paramus Mental Health Care Agency Offers Advice and Counseling for Dealing with Tragedy in Newtown, CT
Care Plus NJ, Inc. offers professional advice from the NJ Traumatic Loss Coalition expert on how to speak with your children about the tragedy in Newtown, CT. - December 17, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Healthcare Organization Goes Online with Reflexology Training Program
Focus On Healing Wellness Institute is going online with Reflexology certification training. The online class will be open to all who want to learn how to use Reflexology therapy for health and wellness. - December 17, 2012 - Focus On Healing Wellness Institute
Church of Scientology Making a Difference for Human Rights in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—United for Human Rights, Making Human Rights a Global Reality,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s United for Human Rights program to fight abuses in this field. - December 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pet Care Trust Names New Board Members
The Pet Care Trust, the Non-Profit Organization funding the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, announces the appointment of three new board members and the retirement of board member Steve Segner. - December 17, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Michael J. McCue, Partner, Lewis and Roca LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. McCue, Partner, Lewis and Roca LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation: A 2013... - December 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
The Highland Support Project Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the Start of a New Maya Long Count Cycle at AlterNatives
The Highland Support Project celebrates its 20th anniversary and the end of the Maya 13-bak'tun cycle with festivities at local fair trade store AlterNatives in Richmond, Virginia. - December 16, 2012 - Highland Support Project
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Christopher K. Larus, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher K. Larus, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark... - December 16, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Max Healthcare's Group of Hospitals Selects Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd. to Complete an Assessment of Its Energy Use
Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, has been selected by Max Healthcare to assess its hospitals’ energy use. Energy Advantage will conduct a benchmark assessment across three of Max Healthcare’s largest... - December 16, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Washington D.C. Firefighters Reach 1,000 Children in Poverty with New Winter Coats in Partnership with the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation
Washington D.C. Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 36 will provide brand-new winter coats to 1,000 children across the most impoverished areas of Washington D.C. - December 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy to Host Grant Symposium Jan. 15, Realigns Grant Criteria; Past NWP Grant Recipients Can Reapply After Seven Year Hiatus
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has amended the NWP Grant baseline criteria to now allow a past NWP grant winning agency to reapply after seven years and to express a preference to projects that rely on NWP for a minimum of 30 percent of the total proposal. “Each year NWP makes... - December 16, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Public Speaking Club Presents Awards at Holiday Party
First of Sussex Toastmasters club recognizes its best speakers at annual food drive and holiday party. - December 16, 2012 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
Firefighters Keep Children Warm Across Baltimore with New Winter Coats
Baltimore Firefighters, IAFF Local 734, will deliver brand-new winter coats to more than 500 disadvantaged children across Baltimore, in conjunction with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. - December 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
South Plainfield Sixth-Grader Overcomes Fear of Tourette Syndrome During School In-Service Presentation
Brandon O’Leary becomes comfortable talking about his neurological disorder with the help of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato. - December 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA Opens Submissions for the 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the creation of Fleet Excellence Awards open to the entire fleet management industry. - December 16, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Mike Molnar of Genentech Elected to Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals’ 2013 Board of Directors
Mike Molnar, Associate director of Competitive Intelligence at Genentech was elected by the SCIP membership to a 2013-2015 term on the Board of Directors. - December 16, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Timeshare Owners Invited to Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Dial An Exchange
Timeshare exchange company announces mobile technology promotion where owners can get into the spirit of the festive season and win a free holiday. - December 16, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
Family Business Association Awards for Massachusetts Recognize Anton’s Cleaners with Community Excellence Award
Anton’s Cleaners was presented with the 2012 Community Excellence Award by the Family Business Association (FBA). In addition to the award, the Family Business Association has generously donated a check in the amount of $1,500 to Caring Partners, the 501c (3) arm of Anton’s... - December 15, 2012 - Family Business Association
Annette K. Fagerberg Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Annette K. Fagerberg of Minneapolis, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Annette K. Fagerberg Ms. Fagerberg has over 15 years experience in the healthcare field. - December 15, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato Honored as “Knight In Shining Armor” by Rutgers University
Nominated by a family friend, 14-year-old South Plainfield student is rewarded for his work with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - December 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
John J. Jablonski, Esq., Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Internet and E-Mail: Admissibility Issues of Electronic Evidence at Trial Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John J. Jablonski, Esq., Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Internet and... - December 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Zena Applebaum of Bennett Jones LLP Elected to Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals’ 2013 Board of Directors
The SCIP membership elected Zena Applebaum, Manager of Intelligence & Intranet at Bennett Jones LLP, a leading international law firm based in Canada. Her board term will run 2013 through 2015. - December 15, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Stevens Wins NSF Grant for International, Multidisciplinary Partnership to Study the Amazon River
Dr. Michael Bruno leads cross-disciplinary effort to observe and model a globally critical coastal maritime system. - December 15, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dianetics Seminars Provide Relief from the Painful Past
The Church of Scientology in Nashville has held services for its parishioners since 1985. Now its doors are open to all members of the community so they too can gain relief from painful events in their past. - December 15, 2012 - Dianetics Seminar
Toys Needed to Bring Holiday Joy to Area Children
Donations Sought for Annual Heights Community Toy Drive - December 15, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Liz Quinter Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - December 15, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
GeoPlace Opens Up Streetworks Information
To assist the Department for Transport to make streetworks information more accessible for the general public and other interested parties, GeoPlace has launched the Streetworks Signposting Service. - December 15, 2012 - GeoPlace
Mitigating Risks in the Application of Cloud Computing in Law Enforcement
Report authored by the IJIS Institute’s Paul Wormeli and published by the IBM Center for the Business of Government - December 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
European Patent Office Welcomes Historic Agreement on Unitary Patent
EPO entrusted by 25 EU member states to deliver and administer unitary patents. Decision clears the way for less expensive and less cumbersome patent protection in Europe profiting most SME and research centres. - December 15, 2012 - European Patent Office
Esri is Platinum Sponsor of 2013 Industry Briefing
Geographic information systems industry leader Esri will be the Platinum Sponsor of the Institute’s signature annual event, which will cast a spotlight on information sharing and national standards this year. The 2013 Industry Briefing is set for January 23-25, 2013 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va. - December 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Say Good-Bye to Lonely, Boring Workouts with Community Sprint
We all know a bunch of folks that need to get on a consistent, effective exercise but most of us are uncomfortable with that initial conversation. This app is designed to get around the awkward conversation we all avoid..."Wow! you've gained a lot of weight...maybe you need to start working out or your health is going to be seriously compromised!" The healthcare industry and public service announcements have failed to do this. So now "It's on Us!" We are our brother's keeper! - December 14, 2012 - Community Sprint
Rene H. Holden Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rene H. Holden of Harvest, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government space science. About Rene H. Holden Ms. Holden has over 25 years’ experience and over 8 years with... - December 14, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Firefighters Reach Over 1400 Needy Children Across Nashville with New Winter Coats
Nashville Firefighters will provide over 1,400 school children with brand-new winter coats through their partnership with The Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. - December 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
Kids on Consumer Overload? It’s Time to Get Back Outside & Explore Nature’s Gifts at Sheldrake Environmental Center
This time of year, when it can be especially hard for kids to find a commercial-free zone, Sheldrake gets them outside to explore nature's gifts. - December 14, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Carmel M. Cosgrave with SmithAmundsen LLC to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast
Carmel M. Cosgrave, Chair, Health Care Practice Group, SmithAmundsen LLC to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast - December 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Gretchen Harders, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Health Care Reform Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Gretchen Harders, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting... - December 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Sponsor a Homeless Pet This Holiday -- Great Gift Idea for Animal Lovers
Searching for that perfect holiday gift? The Austin Humane Society has the answer – sponsorship of a homeless pet. Your contribution in a loved one’s name will help provide shelter, food, and veterinary care for the pet of your choice. Purchase a sponsorship by Monday, Dec. 17, and... - December 14, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Paws On Your Heart Announces 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest
Saskatoon-based cat rescue group Paws On Your Heart has announced their 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest. They are asking people to submit their best photos of their cats getting into the holiday spirit. The group says on their site: "Perhaps your kitty loves to help decorate the house or the... - December 14, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Addison County Companies to Watch Awards Recipients Announced by Addison County Economic Development Corp
Addison County Economic Development Corp (Vermont) recognizes local business leaders for innovation, success, and commitment to the Addison County community. - December 14, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) named the winners of the 18th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at the Club at Ridgefields, Kingsport. The Winner of the Business Excellence Under 10 Employees award was Signature... - December 14, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Surprise Lake Camp is Proud to Announce Campership
The Foundation for Jewish Camp, in partnership with dozens of Jewish community federations, camps and camp movements across North America, provides incentive grants of $1,000 to first-time campers who attend a nonprofit Jewish overnight camp. Camp sessions must last 19 consecutive days. - December 14, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Does You or Someone in Your Family Have Tourette Syndrome? Join the Team Contributing DNA Toward a Cure.
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview individuals and families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program January 24 and 25 at Rutgers University. - December 14, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Game Company Saves the World One Tree at a Time, Plants a Tree for Every New Person Playing Social Game GreenSpace™
Game Developer RocketOwl Inc.™ calls on gamers and media around the world to help plant 250,000 trees through social game GreenSpace by the end of the year. - December 14, 2012 - RocketOwl Inc
August Jackson of Ernst & Young Elected 2013 Vice-Chair of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
The SCIP Board of Directors elected August Jackson, Associate Director of Strategic Market Intelligence at Ernst & Young, as the 2013 Board Vice-Chair. He will become SCIP’s Board Chair in 2014. - December 14, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
New Guide from the Perlite Institute Highlights Use of Perlite for Rooftop Gardens
New from the Perlite Institute, the international trade association for perlite, is an online, one-page guide that highlights the benefits of using this sustainable mineral for rooftop gardens. The guide describes how rooftop gardens utilizing horticultural grade perlite can reduce the heat island... - December 14, 2012 - The Perlite Institute
Creativity Conference to be Held at the University of South Florida in Sarasota
The Florida Creativity Coalition and the University of South Florida (Sarasota-Manatee Campus) announce that they will partner to present the 10th Annual Florida Creativity Weekend in Sarasota in March 2013. Over 40 workshops are scheduled that address creative thinking and problem solving... - December 14, 2012 - Florida Creativity Coalition
JeTaun F. Jamerson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
JeTaun F. Jamerson of Chicago, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About JeTaun F. Jamerson Ms. Jamerson retired after 38 years in the field of education. She was a... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Dr. Patrick A. Heelan has over 45 years experience in the field of... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide